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Restrict deletion fo files in shared folders

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by a former member

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hi,

i'm having problems with setting the appropriate NTFS permissions for the shared folders in our network. i would like a specific group to be able to create new files and update them but they're not allowed to delete the files once they are created. we're using windows 2003 server. any suggestions are welcome.

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by Former member

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by ---tk---

This is a very brief description: Right click the share, go to properties, the second tab should be Security, click Add, type the name of the group, click check names, it should underline once the group resolves, once the group shows up in the share, below check all but the first and last check box. The only people that should have Full Control are the Administrators!

by mamies

Security wont be a tab until you disable Simple file sharing. To do this go to explorer (My Computer), Tools, Folder Options, View and then the last tick box in the list will be "Use simple file sharing".

You need to untick it before the security tab will appear and then follow the instructions above

Sorry i retract my statement. Failed to Read Server 2003, assumed it was XP

Sorry for the misleading information

by bizzo

Once you have the Security Properties up for the folder, click the advanced button.
Highlight the group you want to amend and click edit.
You should then be able to deny "delete permissions" for that group in that folder.

by Former member

yes that can be done. but take note that once you check deny for delete permission, the group will not be able to save changes in the files found inside the shared folder. can you suggest a work around for this one??? also take note that read and change permissions are already set in the sharing tab. thanks for the reply

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